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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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