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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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