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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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