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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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