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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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