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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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