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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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