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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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