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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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