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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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