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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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