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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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