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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massive 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 we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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