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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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