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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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