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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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