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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental 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 we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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