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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment 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 institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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