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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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