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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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