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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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