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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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