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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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