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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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