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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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