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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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