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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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