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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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