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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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