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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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