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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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