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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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