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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation 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 stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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