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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental 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 teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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