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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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