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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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