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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation 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 manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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