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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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