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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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