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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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