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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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