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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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