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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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