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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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