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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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