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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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