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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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