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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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