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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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