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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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