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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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