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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and 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 educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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