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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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