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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC 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 educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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