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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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