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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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