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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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