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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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