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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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