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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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