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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important 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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