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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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