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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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