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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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