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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original 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 teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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