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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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