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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and 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 poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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