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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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