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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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