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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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