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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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