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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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