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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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