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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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