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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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