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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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