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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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