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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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