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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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