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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? 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 teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes 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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