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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? 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 get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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