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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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