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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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