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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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