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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and 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 organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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