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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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