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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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