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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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