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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? 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 educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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