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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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