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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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