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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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