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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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