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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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