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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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