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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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