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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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