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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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