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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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