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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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