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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original 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 stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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