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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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