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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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