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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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