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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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