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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment 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 teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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