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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and 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 problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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