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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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