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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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