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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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