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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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