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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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