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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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