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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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