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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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