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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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