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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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