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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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