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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment 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 deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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