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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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