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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment 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 manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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