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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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