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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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