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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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