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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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