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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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