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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original 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 we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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