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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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