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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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