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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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