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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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