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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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