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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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