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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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