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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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