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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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