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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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