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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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