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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses 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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