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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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