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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC 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 participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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