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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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