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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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