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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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