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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States 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 problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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