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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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