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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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