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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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