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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? 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 organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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