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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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