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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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