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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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