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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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