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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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