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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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