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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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