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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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