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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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