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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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