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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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