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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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