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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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