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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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