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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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