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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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