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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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