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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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