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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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