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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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