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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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