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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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