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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and 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 institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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