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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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