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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College 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 stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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