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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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