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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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