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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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