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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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