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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation 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 stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major 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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