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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? 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 deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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