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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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