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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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