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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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