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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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