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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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