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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation 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 educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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