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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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