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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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