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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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