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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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