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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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