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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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