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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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