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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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