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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original 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 organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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