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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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