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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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