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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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