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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment 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 we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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