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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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