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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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