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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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