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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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