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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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