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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the 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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