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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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