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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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