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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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