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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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