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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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