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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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