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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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