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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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