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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment 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 participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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