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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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