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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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