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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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