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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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