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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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