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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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