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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and 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 manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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