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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC 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 stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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