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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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