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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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