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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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