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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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