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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? 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 learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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