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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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