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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC 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 we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates 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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