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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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