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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines 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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