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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key 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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