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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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