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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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