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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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