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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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