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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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