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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the 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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