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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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