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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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