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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment 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 educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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