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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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