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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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