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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental 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 we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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