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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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