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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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