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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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