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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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