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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment 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 stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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