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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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