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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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