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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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