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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation 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 deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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