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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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