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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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