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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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