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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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