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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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