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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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