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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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