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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment 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 organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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