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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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