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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the 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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