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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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