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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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