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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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