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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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