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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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