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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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