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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment 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 organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates 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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