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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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