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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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