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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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