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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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