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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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