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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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