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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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