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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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