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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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