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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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