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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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