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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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