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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers 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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