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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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