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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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