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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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