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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original 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 we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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