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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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