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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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