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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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