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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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