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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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