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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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