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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation 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 stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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