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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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