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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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