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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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