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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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