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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and 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 institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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