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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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