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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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