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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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