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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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