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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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