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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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