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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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