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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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