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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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