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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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