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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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