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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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