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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education