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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity 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 handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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