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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation 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 participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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