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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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