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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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