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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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