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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices 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 issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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