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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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