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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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