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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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