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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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