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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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