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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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