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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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