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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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