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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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