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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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