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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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