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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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