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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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