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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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