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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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