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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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