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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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