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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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