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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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