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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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