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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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