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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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