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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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