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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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