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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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