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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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