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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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