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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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