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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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