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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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