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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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