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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative 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 organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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