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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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