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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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