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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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