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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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