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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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