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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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