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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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