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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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