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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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