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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? 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 issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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