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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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