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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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