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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment 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 participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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