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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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