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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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