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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment 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 handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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