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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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