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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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