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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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