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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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