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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and 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 institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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