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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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