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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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