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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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