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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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