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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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