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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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