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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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