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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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