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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and 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 educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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