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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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