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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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