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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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