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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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