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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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