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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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