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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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