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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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