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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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