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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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