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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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