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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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