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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and 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 teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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