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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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