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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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