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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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