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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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