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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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