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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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