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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and 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 teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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