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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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