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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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