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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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