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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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