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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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