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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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