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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 and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and 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 organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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