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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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