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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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