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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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