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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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