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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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