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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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