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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers 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 business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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