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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment 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 teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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