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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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