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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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