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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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