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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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