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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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