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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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