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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine 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 participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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