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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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