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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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