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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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