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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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