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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and 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 organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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