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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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