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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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