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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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