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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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