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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the 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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