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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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