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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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