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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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