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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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