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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment 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 poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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