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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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