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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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