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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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