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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online 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 get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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