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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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