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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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