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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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