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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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