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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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