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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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