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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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