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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices 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 the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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