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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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