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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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