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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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