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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental 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 teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the intriguing 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 amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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