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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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