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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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