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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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