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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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