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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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