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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment 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 teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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