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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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