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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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