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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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