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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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