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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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