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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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