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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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