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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and 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 teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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