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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and 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 manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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