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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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