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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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