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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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