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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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