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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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