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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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