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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation 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 educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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