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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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