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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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