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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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