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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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