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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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