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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational 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 thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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