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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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