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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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