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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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