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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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