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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation 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 educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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