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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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