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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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