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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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