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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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