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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and 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 we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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