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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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