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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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