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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment 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 handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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