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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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