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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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