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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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