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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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