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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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