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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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