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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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