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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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