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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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