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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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