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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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