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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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