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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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