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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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