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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online 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 learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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