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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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