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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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