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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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